War of the Worlds Anniversary and Concrete Martians

Concrete Martians #1 courtesy Mitch Cook
Concrete Martians #1 courtesy Mitch Cook

On October 30, 1938 Americans were fixed near their radios listening to Orson Welles broadcast of  “The War of The Worlds” by H.G. Wells.  That legendary broadcasting moment inspired panic among some listeners who joined the story in progress. On this 75th annivsary of the radio milestone that shook America there’s a new graphic novel in the works that captures the panic in small town America.

 

Martians invaded Concrete, Washington back in the 1930’s or so the legend goes! Concrete is in the beautiful North Cascades north of Seattle. This old tale is the inspiration for a comic book Continue reading War of the Worlds Anniversary and Concrete Martians

New Mutants of X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

Warpath on the cover of Uncanny X-Men #476 courtesy Marvel
Warpath on the cover of Uncanny X-Men #476 courtesy Marvel

As you recover from the astonishing trailer for X-Men: Days of Future Past and recent news by director Bryan Singer about new mutants in the film you may wondering:

 

Who’s That?

 

Singer confirmed via Twitter ahead that Warpath, Sunspot and Ink will appear in the movie joining the previously announced Bishop, Quicksilver and Blink.

 

At :38 in the trailer you see shots of Bishop, Sunspot, Warpath and Blink in what looks like the dark future in which the cast of the original X trilogy are fighting to survive. Continue reading New Mutants of X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

The Best Kill of DEADPOOL KILLOLOGY

Deadpool Kills Deadpool #4 courtesy Marvel
Deadpool Kills Deadpool #4 courtesy Marvel

The final chapter of the Deadpool Killology is almost here. Deadpool Kills Deadpool #4 is Cullen Bunn’s grand finale after Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe.  After 3 epic stories with lots of Wade Wilson killing, Bunn tells Marvel.com his favorite kill:

 

“Well, in the first series, I really liked the Spider-Man kill. Only because, that was the moment, I was saying in that series, this is no joke. This is Deadpool killing these characters. That moment in the book got a lot of reaction, both positive and negative. Continue reading The Best Kill of DEADPOOL KILLOLOGY

X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST Trailer!

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courtesy @BryanSinger Twitter

X-Men: Days of Future Past – the trailer is here. Based on the story by Chris Claremont, mutants from an apocalyptic future go into the past to change history and save the mutant race from extinction.

 

Director Bryan Singer returns to the X-family to unite the casts of the original X-trilogy and X-Men: First Class.   As you can see by the trailer, Singer and his team were inspired by the classic comic book story but with executed a huge twist in who becomes the blast into the past.   Watch and enjoy:

This is the first time we’ve seen Continue reading X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST Trailer!

Bryan Singer on X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

courtesy @BryanSinger via Twitter
courtesy @BryanSinger via Twitter

Director Bryan Singer chatted with fans via Twitter ahead of tomorrow’s trailer for X-Men: Days of Future Past. Here are the 3 big highlights.

 

The huge cast will include new mutants in their cinematic debut. Bishop, Quicksilver and Blink have previously been confirmed. But today Singer said Warpath, Sunspot and Ink will appear in the film.

 

“Although there is a great deal of humor, the overall tone is a bit darker than previous films, particularly because of the stakes,” Singer said of the film uniting the cast of First Class and the first trilogy. Continue reading Bryan Singer on X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

SANDMAN: OVERTURE

courtesy Vertigo, DC Entertainment
courtesy Vertigo, DC Entertainment

Perfect for this Halloween Eve  – legendary Neil Gaiman takes you back to the realm of the Endless.

 

The Sandman: Overture will unite Gaiman with J.H. Williams III (Batwoman) to reveal an untold story in The Sandman mythology from Vertigo Comics.

 

Gaiman is returning to the beloved universe Continue reading SANDMAN: OVERTURE

DAREDEVIL VS. MARVEL MONSTERS

Daredevil #33 courtesy Marvel
Daredevil #33 courtesy Marvel

This week may be Halloween but the chills spill into November as The Man Without Fear faces the greatest Marvel monsters.

 

Matt Murdock battles supernatural enemies in this preview of Daredevil #33 courtesy Marvel. Mark Waid and Chris Samnee bring one of the strangest Daredevil tales yet. The Man Without Fear’s quest to end the Sons of the Serpent organization has put him in the undead clutches of the ghastly Legion of Monsters. Continue reading DAREDEVIL VS. MARVEL MONSTERS

BATMAN AND TWO-FACE #25 Preview

Batman & Two-Face #25 courtesy DC Comics
Batman & Two-Face #25 courtesy DC Comics

The unstoppable Batman and Robin titles evolve again. When Damian died, the title co-starred members of the Bat-family. Now Peter Tomasi and Patrick Gleason are telling the horrific origin of a classic rogue in a new arc.

 

Here’s a first look at Batman and Two-Face #25. Continue reading BATMAN AND TWO-FACE #25 Preview